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B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

administrer
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
L'infirmière administrera le vaccin à tous les patients.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

conservation de la faune sauvage
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
La conservation de la faune sauvage vise à protéger les espèces en danger.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

généreusement
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
Elle a généreusement donné de l'argent pour aider les pauvres.
B2 verb /ɪtʃ/

itch

démangeaison
Meaning
to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire
Example
My skin itches from the mosquito bites.
Ma peau me démange à cause des piqûres de moustiques.
B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

durable
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
Les pratiques durables atténuent l'impact environnemental.
B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

récupération
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
Elle se remet encore de la grippe.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

seul
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
Elle a décidé de faire une danse solo lors du spectacle de talents.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

prometteur
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
Elle est une jeune scientifique prometteuse avec de grandes idées.
B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

optimiste
Meaning
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
Example
As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.
En tant qu'optimiste, elle a toujours cru que les choses s'amélioreraient.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

indemne
Meaning
Not injured or harmed.
Example
She walked away from the accident unhurt.
Elle est sortie indemne de l'accident.
B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

fixation d'objectifs
Meaning
The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.
Example
Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.
La fixation d'objectifs efficace aide les individus à rester concentrés et motivés.
B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiographie
Meaning
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Example
She published an autobiography about her journey to success.
Elle a publié une autobiographie sur son parcours vers le succès.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

juteux
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
Le steak était tellement juteux qu'il fondait dans ma bouche.
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

abondant; en grande quantité
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
La récolte a été abondante cette année grâce au bon temps.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

correspondant
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
Le correspondant étranger a rapporté en direct depuis Paris.
B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

endroit
Meaning
a place where an event or activity takes place
Example
The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.
Le lieu du mariage était magnifiquement décoré.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

obligatoire
Meaning
required by law or rules; compulsory
Example
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.
Le port de la ceinture de sécurité est obligatoire dans la plupart des pays.
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

insectes nuisibles, ravageurs
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
Les insectes nuisibles peuvent endommager les cultures et causer des maladies.
B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

pourrir
Meaning
to decay or decompose; to become corrupt
Example
The fruit will rot if left in the sun.
Le fruit pourrira s'il est laissé au soleil.
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

poursuite, quête
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
Il a dédié sa vie à la quête du bonheur.
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

proposé
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
Les changements proposés amélioreront le système.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

sans valeur; inutile; dénué de sens
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
L'ancien ordinateur est devenu inutile après les nouvelles mises à jour du logiciel.
B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

destin; destinée; sort
Meaning
the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
Example
She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.
Elle croyait que le rencontrer était son destin et que cela devait arriver.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

rembourrage / matelassage
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
La chaise avait des coussins supplémentaires pour plus de confort.
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

révélation
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
Le livre était plein de révélations choquantes sur le politicien.
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

gronder
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
Le professeur a grondé les étudiants pour leur retard.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

réfléchi
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Sa réponse était calme et réfléchie, pas impulsive.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrait, résumé
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
L'artiste est connue pour ses peintures abstraites.
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

rare; difficile à trouver; existant en petites quantités
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
L'eau douce devient de plus en plus rare dans les régions désertiques.
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

double
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
Elle a une double nationalité des deux pays.
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

ascension, élévation
Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
Les alpinistes ont commencé leur ascension vers le sommet de la montagne à l'aube.
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

bonheur
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

passe-temps
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
Lire des livres est son passe-temps préféré pendant les week-ends.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

partenariat
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
Notre partenariat a aidé les deux entreprises à se développer.
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

examen minutieux
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
La nouvelle loi est sous examen minutieux par le corps législatif.
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

discrimination; traitement injuste; préjugé
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
L'entreprise a été poursuivie pour discrimination raciale dans ses pratiques d'embauche.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

commentateur
Meaning
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
Example
The commentator described the football match in detail.
Le commentateur a décrit le match de football en détail.
B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

éteint
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
Certaines espèces deviennent éteintes en raison de la surpêche.
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

pédiatre
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
Le pédiatre a examiné l'enfant avec soin.
B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

acide
Meaning
a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste
Example
Lemons contain citric acid.
Les citrons contiennent de l'acide citrique.
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

soutien
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
Le projet a reçu du soutien de plusieurs investisseurs importants.
B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

consacrer
Meaning
to give time, effort, or resources to something
Example
She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.
Elle consacre une grande partie de son temps à aider les pauvres.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

rétrécir
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
Le pull s'est rétréci après avoir été lavé dans de l'eau chaude.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

imposer
Meaning
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
Example
The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
Le gouvernement a imposé de nouvelles taxes sur les produits de luxe.
B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

taxation
Meaning
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
Example
Taxation is necessary for funding public services.
La taxation est nécessaire pour financer les services publics.
B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

réparer
Meaning
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example
She learned to mend her torn dress.
Elle a appris à réparer sa robe déchirée.
B2 noun /ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/

Looking glass

miroir
Meaning
a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images
Example
She looked at herself in the looking glass.
Elle s'est regardée dans le miroir.
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

plaider
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
Elle plaida pour la miséricorde.
B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

totalement; complètement
Meaning
Entirely; completely; to the full extent
Example
I am wholly committed to this project.
Je suis totalement engagé dans ce projet.
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

dénoncer
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
Le leader a dénoncé la corruption dans son discours.
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

se conformer
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
Les étudiants doivent se conformer aux règlements scolaires.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

spécialité
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Sa spécialité est la médecine pédiatrique.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

cave
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
Ils ont visité un célèbre vignoble en France.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

débris
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
Les débris dans les yeux causent des irritations.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

véhicule qui voyage régulièrement entre deux endroits
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
La navette de l'aéroport circule toutes les 30 minutes.
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

dispersé; éparpillé;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
Des averses éparses sont attendues tout au long de la journée.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

rassis; vieux; sans fraîcheur
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
Le pain est devenu rassis après être resté dehors pendant trois jours.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

distinct; unique; clair; reconnaissable
Meaning
separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique
Example
Each painting has its own distinct style and character.
Chaque peinture a son propre style et caractère distinct.
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

logique
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
Son argument était basé sur une logique solide.
B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

neutre
Meaning
Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
Example
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
Les neutrons sont électriquement neutres.
B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

analyser
Meaning
to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions
Example
Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.
Les scientifiques analysent les données pour découvrir de nouveaux modèles.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

antioxydants
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
Les fruits et légumes sont riches en antioxydants.
B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

irrité
Meaning
feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition
Example
She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.
Elle était irritée par le bruit constant à l’extérieur.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

désagréablement
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
La pièce était désagréablement chaude l’après-midi.
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

autorisation / permis
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
Le pilote a reçu l'autorisation d'atterrir l'avion.
B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

chêne
Meaning
a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood
Example
The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.
Le vieux chêne a fourni de l'ombre à tout le jardin.
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

responsabilité
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
La responsabilité est essentielle pour maintenir la confiance dans tout système.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

sénateur
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
Le sénateur a parlé passionnément des politiques environnementales.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

bijoutier
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
Le bijoutier a fabriqué une belle bague en or.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

impolitesse
Meaning
lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior
Example
His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.
Son impolitesse envers les invités a choqué tout le monde.
B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

valider
Meaning
To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.
Example
The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.
Le scientifique a travaillé dur pour valider les résultats de l'expérience.
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurde, irrationnel
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
Il est absurde de penser que la Terre est plate.
B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

digestif
Meaning
Relating to the digestion of food.
Example
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
Les enzymes digestives aident à décomposer les aliments.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

reconsidérer
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
Elle a décidé de reconsidérer sa décision concernant son déménagement à l'étranger.
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

curriculum vitae
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
Veuillez soumettre votre curriculum vitae avec la demande d'emploi.
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

praticien
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
Elle est une praticienne médicale qualifiée.
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

caméléon
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
Le caméléon a changé de couleur du vert au marron.
B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

transparence
Meaning
The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.
Example
Transparency fosters trust in governance.
La transparence favorise la confiance dans la gouvernance.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

à l'échelle nationale
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
La campagne a reçu un soutien à l'échelle nationale.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

conscience de soi
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
La conscience de soi aide à comprendre ses émotions et ses actions.
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

bidonville
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
Le gouvernement travaille à améliorer les conditions dans le bidonville.
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

goulot d'étranglement
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
Le pont étroit est un goulot d'étranglement pendant les heures de pointe.
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

mélange
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
La pâte à gâteau est un mélange de farine, d'œufs et de lait.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

spirituel; amusant
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
Sa réponse spirituelle à la question du critique a impressionné toute l'audience.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

secteur
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
Le secteur technologique croît rapidement.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

respectif; respectif à chacun
Meaning
belonging to each individual; particular to each
Example
The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.
Les étudiants sont retournés dans leurs salles de classe respectives après le déjeuner.
B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

facilité; confort
Meaning
absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation
Example
After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.
Après des années de pratique, elle jouait du piano avec une grande facilité.
B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

trembler
Meaning
to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake
Example
The ground began to quake during the earthquake.
Le sol a commencé à trembler pendant le tremblement de terre.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

bac
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
Nous avons pris le ferry-bot pour traverser le fleuve.
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

récifs coralliens
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
L'île de Saint-Martin est connue pour ses récifs coralliens.
B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

proximité
Meaning
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
Example
The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.
La proximité de l'école à sa maison l'a rendue pratique.
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

signal
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
L'acteur a attendu son signal avant d'entrer sur scène.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

reconnaissance
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
Elle a reçu une reconnaissance pour sa contribution au projet.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

racial
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
L'égalité raciale est un problème important dans de nombreuses sociétés.
B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

restreindre
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.
Le gouvernement a décidé de restreindre l'utilisation des sacs en plastique.
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

lotus
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
La fleur de lotus fleurit magnifiquement dans l’étang calme.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

témoigner
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Elle a été appelée à témoigner au tribunal sur l'accident.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

métrique
Meaning
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
Example
The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.
L'entreprise suit le succès en utilisant des métriques de performance claires.
B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

uniquement
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
La décision était uniquement basée sur des facteurs économiques.
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

esclavage
Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
L'esclavage a été aboli dans la plupart des pays au XIXe siècle.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

modifier
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
Nous devons modifier le plan pour inclure plus de détails.
B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

mentalité de croissance
Meaning
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Une mentalité de croissance aide les individus à relever les défis.
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

courir soudainement; fixer quelque chose avec un boulon
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
Le cheval s'est précipité hors de l'écurie après avoir entendu un bruit fort.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

hiérarchie
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
La hiérarchie d'entreprise détermine qui prend la décision finale.
B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

fertilité
Meaning
The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.
Example
Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.
La fertilité du sol est essentielle pour l'agriculture.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

creux; vide;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
L'arbre creux a fourni un abri pour les petits animaux.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

naval
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
Le pays a investi massivement dans la défense navale.
B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

pois chiche
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
Elle a préparé du curry de pois chiches pour le déjeuner aujourd'hui.
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

index
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
Un index organise les données importantes.
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

coquelicot
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Le coquelicot rouge a magnifiquement fleuri dans le jardin.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

inefficace
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
Le vieux système informatique était inefficace et gaspillait beaucoup de temps.
B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

rosée
Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
La rosée du matin brillait sur l'herbe.
B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

allié; associé; lié
Meaning
joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected
Example
The allied forces worked together during the war.
Les forces alliées ont travaillé ensemble pendant la guerre.
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

prestige
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
L'université a gagné un prestige international grâce à sa recherche.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

section; portion; segment
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
L'orange a été divisée en huit segments.
B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

mécanisme
Meaning
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
Example
The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.
Le mécanisme de l'horloge a cessé de fonctionner après des années d'utilisation.
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

avouer
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Il a avoué son erreur à son professeur.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

irresponsable
Meaning
lacking a sense of responsibility; careless
Example
It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.
C'était irresponsable de sa part de partir sans prévenir personne.
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

retirer
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
Elle doit retirer de l'argent de la banque.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

piquer
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
L'abeille l'a piqué au bras pendant qu'il jardinait.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

mots grossiers
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Il a crié un mot grossier quand il s'est frappé le orteil.